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Mini Lemon Tart with Lilac Meringue

Mini Lemon Tart with Lilac Meringue

Indulge in these Mini Lemon Tarts with Lilac Meringue—a delightful spring dessert that combines zesty lemon curd and pastel lilac meringue.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Spring
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shells
  • 1 cup All-purpose or gluten-free flour For buttery base
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter For rich texture
  • 1 large Egg yolk Enriches dough
  • 2-3 tablespoons Water Hydrates dough
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice & zest Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens filling
  • 3 large Eggs Richness
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds velvety touch
For the Lilac Meringue
  • 3 large Egg whites Main component
  • 3/4 cup Sugar For stability
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar Stabilizes meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 3-4 drops Violet food coloring For color
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Edible lilac petals or dried lavender For garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Double boiler
  • electric mixer
  • kitchen torch
  • Mini Tart Pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter, pulsing until resembling coarse crumbs. Mix in egg yolk and water to form a dough. Chill for 30 mins.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, press into mini tart pans, prick bottoms, and bake for 10–12 mins until golden. Cool completely.
  3. Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 8-10 mins. Stir in butter until melted. Pour into cooled tart shells and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Set up a double boiler and whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar until warm, about 2-3 mins. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla and violet food coloring.
  5. Using a kitchen torch, toast the meringue on tarts until golden. Garnish with lilac petals or lavender before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the tart dough to prevent shrinkage.

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